The Fall River Historical Society will present a series of Evening Serenades in August. The schedule for the free outdoor concert series is as follows:

The Nightlife Orchestra

Saturday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m.

The Nightlife Orchestra, a 13-piece ensemble, plays big band swing accompanied by a female vocalist on the grounds of Fall River Historical Society from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Founded in 1988, the group has performed for two U.S. presidents and has been playing big band for over 25 years. The rain date is August 10th. Admission is free.

Jumpin’ Juba

Saturday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m.

Jumpin’ Juba performs on the grounds of Fall River Historical Society from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The trio mixes blues from Chicago, Memphis, and New Orleans with roots-y rock & roll, jazz, calypso, and Latin flavors and “a playful use of everything from calypso to country is stirred into the band’s blue stew.” There is no rain date. Admission is free.

The concert is part of Fall River Historical Society’s Saturday Evening Serenades, a series presented in partnership with Mayor William Flanagan, the City of Fall River, and Greater Fall River RE-CREATION. Wine, beer, cocktails, and food will be available for purchase. No carry-in beverages allowed. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket.

The Morons Band

Sunday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m.

Westport’s The Morons Band plays classic soft rock on the grounds of Fall River Historical Society from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The group has a large local following and has performed at many venues throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, including Bittersweet Farm and Taphouse Grille. There is no rain date.

Admission is free.

Monica Ambroziak

Aug. 30, 6 p.m.

Monica Ambroziak, lead vocalist for The Bob Demers Group, sings eclectic jazz and blues on the grounds of Fall River Historical Society from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., with back-up from guitarist Bob Demers. Ambroziak has been a driving force in ensembles including the a cappella group Paper Dolls and the 18 -piece group the Funky White Honkies. The rain date is August 31. Admission is free.

The concert is part of Fall River Historical Society’s Saturday Evening Serenades, a series presented in partnership with Mayor William Flanagan, the City of Fall River, and Greater Fall River RE-CREATION. Wine, beer, cocktails, and food will be available for purchase. No carry-in beverages allowed. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. The FRHS is located at 451 Rock Street in Fall River, at the corner of Rock and Maple Streets. For more information, please call 508-679-1071, ext. 1 or 2.